NEWCASTLE boosted their Champions League hopes with victory over Chelsea thanks to Eddie Howe’s tactical bamboozle. Howe insisted that his side’s first half performance was

Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes were dented after a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League.

Arsenal have been the next best team to Liverpool for much of the season. However, the Gunners may still not finish second.

Newcastle United are closing in on Champions League qualification after beating Chelsea 2-0 at St James’ Park on Sunday.

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Though the defeat to Newcastle was a major setback to Chelsea, qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League is still in their hands. They will have to beat Manchester United and Nottingham Forest in the final two league games of the season to secure their place in Europe’s premier club competition next season.

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has been slammed after confronting manager Nuno Espirito Santo on the pitch on Sunday.